Spinach is an OG superfood. Its praises have been extolled since ancient Peruvians first cultivated it 2,000 years ago. In the United States in the 1930s, pop icon Popeye sang of its virtues as it gave him super-strength. Equally delightful raw in a smoothie or baked in a quiche, spinach can also be incorporated into sweet fare. In this recipe, bananas and spinach combine with gluten-free flour and a pinch of sugar, chia seeds and vanilla for a nutritious (and naturally green!) sweet treat. Enjoy it as part of a powerhouse breakfast or as a nutrient-dense super-snack.
Sweet Spinach & Banana Muffins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 13
Calories 113 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. Himalayan pink salt
- 1-½ cups spinach fresh
- 2 bananas
- 3 Tbsp. coconut oil
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tin with paper liners.
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Use food processor to puree all ingredients for 2 minutes until combined.
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Scoop 3 tablespoons batter into each muffin liner.
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Bake for 18 minutes.
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Cool before serving.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Sweet Spinach & Banana Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 40mg2%
Potassium 128mg4%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 337IU7%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.